Starting your own business and becoming self-employed takes guts! Not only that, it takes a real determination to succeed. It isn’t surprising so many people shy away from the prospect. Why, therefore, do so many entrepreneurs run successful enterprises? It is down to their ability to overcome the many self-imposed obstacles and limitations that hinder the efforts of other people. Here are a few tips to help you become a successful mumpreneur so you can start enjoying the rewards of your business goals.

Write down your thoughts and ideas

Keep a journal in which you log all your...

De-cluttering is often in the forefront of many mums’ minds as springtime approaches. No matter what time of year it is, lives are still busy, routines are still hectic, so here are five super simple space saving solutions for your home!

Wall Shelves
Wall shelves are inexpensive and easy to put up. They are great space savers, especially in areas of the home such as the utility room, home office, playroom and kids’ bedrooms. Set up high, items you don’t want youngsters to touch can be stored safely out of reach. High wall shelves offer the perfect solution to safely...

Is constant housework driving you crazy? Do you wonder how much stuff has accumulated in your home? Does your clutter cause stress and anxiety? How would it feel to organise your home, clear your mind and banish clutter for good?

De-cluttering your home is the best way to bring order to your surroundings and your mind!

According to an ancient Chinese philosophy, clearing out the old is vital if you are to attract and invite the new into your life. De-cluttering your home – or even areas within your home – will give you a more positive outlook, clear your mind, help you relax,...

Is constant housework driving you crazy?
Do you wonder how much stuff has accumulated in your home?
Does your clutter cause stress and anxiety?
How would it feel to organise your home, clear your mind and banish clutter for good?

De-cluttering your home is the best way to bring order to your surroundings and your mind!

According to an ancient Chinese philosophy, clearing out the old is vital if you are to attract and invite the new into your life. De-cluttering your home – or even areas within your home – will give you a more positive outlook, clear your mind, help you relax,...

Tracey is thrilled to announce that she has been nominated and shortlisted for a Mumsclub Business Mum Award! The 4th annual awards are sponsored by MyFamilyClub and will be held on 8th March 2012, International Women’s Day!

Tracey is ecstatic to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award, “This is a fantastic opportunity for Empowering Mums and I wanted to share with you how thrilled and honoured I am to receive this nomination. It is an exceptional way to celebrate how far Empowering Mums has come during the last three years!”

Since 2008, the Business...

Tracey is thrilled to announce that she has been nominated and shortlisted for a Mumsclub Business Mum Award! The 4th annual awards are sponsored by MyFamilyClub and will be held on 8th March 2012, International Women’s Day!

Tracey is ecstatic to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award, “This is a fantastic opportunity for Empowering Mums and I wanted to share with you how thrilled and honoured I am to receive this nomination. It is an exceptional way to celebrate how far Empowering Mums has come during the last three years!”

Since 2008, the Business Mum...

Welcome Claire Brummell, founder of Feminine 1st. Claire has kindly offered to write a guest blog for Empowering Mumpreneurs, to help you harness the power of blogging for business success!

So it’s all very well knowing WHY blogging is a good idea for business…but that doesn’t make the thought of starting a blog any less daunting. I know all the questions you’re probably asking yourself:

• What if I run out of things to say?
• Do I really know enough about this to help others learn?
• Who would want to listen to me?

Believe me, I know. Although I’m now a...

Writing and publishing a blog on your website is becoming more and more popular. Business owners are starting to realise the benefits this fantastic channel can provide. Here is an overview about the benefits blogging can bring to your business!

What is a Blog?

A blog is a web page used to communicate short, frequent updates rather like diary entries. For businesses it is a great tool to let your target audience learn more about your company, its latest news and achievements, as well as somewhere to offer tips and advice about various products, services or topics to gain the interest of...

We have discussed at length the importance of breaking goals down into smaller, manageable tasks. It really does help to create a step-by-step plan you can follow to enable you to accomplish your goals. It also keeps you focused and motivated to progress towards success. Here are some tips to help you move closer towards achieving lifelong aspirations.

A clear vision helps when setting goals. Assess why you are pursuing you goal and remind yourself of this daily.

Remove all the time wasters from your routine. If you find yourself doing unnecessary tasks that take up much-needed time, swap...

Mums’ Struggles Made Simple [MSMS]

Clutter can physically exist in many forms: a messy kitchen drawer, a wardrobe bursting at its hinges, a junk-filled attic, and an overflowing spare bedroom. Clutter not only takes up room in your home but emotionally impacts on your entire being, leaving you feeling frustrated, exhausted, stressed and under-valued.

Empowering Mums provides the guidance mums need to effectively de-clutter their homes, resulting in a more harmonious living environment, more time to enjoy doing what you want to do, greater peace of mind knowing where everything is and,...